Phi Lambda Rho
Sorority, Inc.
Delta Chapter at the University of California, Los Angeles
Chapter History
In the spring of 2002, first-year student Irma Lule and her friends, who identified as Latinas, Native Americans, and African Americans, were contemplating the lack of representation on such a large campus. They felt as if UCLA lacked a support group for women of color and felt like no organization on campus at the time had the adequate principles to mold women in higher education academically and professionally.
Irma Lule believed that all women of color, should have a variety of choices and options available for them to develop themselves and become active members not only on campus, but also in the community. Los Angeles is a rich, multicultural city and the people of color population continues to grow in numbers. It was then that she arrived at the conclusion that a Latina-based sorority should function as a second familia to support the ambitious young women seeking a higher education.
Thus, Irma Lule made the courageous choice to establish a Latina based sorority on the UCLA campus. She went to her closest friends with these thoughts and after a long conversation the girls accepted the challenge, although with some doubt.
These young women had the stereotypical image of what a sorority is and most had never pictured themselves in such an organization, much less starting one. Irma Lule looked into different sororities and after thorough research and talking to individuals, she was assured that Phi Lambda Rho Sorority was the best choice.
After diligence and perseverance, the ladies grew together through their process and on May 10,2003 their hard work was rewarded as they established Phi Lambda Rho at UCLA, now known as the Dynamic Delta Chapter of Phi Lambda Rho Sorority, Inc.
Founding Sisters
1. Alicia Paniagua “Elektra”
2. Sakshi Jain “Estilo”
3. Sonya Lopez “Babs”
5. Jasmine Ruiz “Fuerza”
6. Julieta Mendez “Moxie”
7. Irma Lule “Legacy'”
8. Tania Portillo “Sage'
9. Sonia Prado “Risueña”
10. Maria Aracely Rodriguez “Belle Dame”
12. Ana Lozano “Escalade'
13. Nancy Legaspi “QB”
14. Melody Wright “Sweet Thang”
15. Adriana Betanco “Infinity”
18. Cynthia Castillo “Veritas'
20. Jennifer Rullan “Luminaria”
21. Cynthia Avila “Por Amor'”
22. Vanessa Carrillo “Serena”
14 years later and still DYNAMIC!
We continue to denounce all stereotypes of sororities portrayed in the media by molding young women of color academically and professionally while providing a home away from home.
Our Founding Sisters believed in Academic Excellence, Community Service, Cultura and Sisterhood. We continue to uphold our principles as the Dynamic Delta Chapter!
